In this issue

"On the Cover
Our cover shows the Society for Model and Experimental Engineers’ stand at the London Model Engineering Exhibition. Jason Ballamy visits the show on page 37, and also see this month’s Ed’s bench for more SMEE news.
Cutting Edge Cutting Methods Mark Noel is always keen to see how he can make use of the latest engineering innovations, here he compares some methods for cutting and shaping.
A Rotary Table from Scrap Here’s a new perspective on making a rotary table from a brake disc, this time by Terry Cleife.
Repairing a Safe-D-Speeder R. Finch realised an ageing drill accessory was just what he needed for a tricky task, but it took a bit of workshop nous to bring it into working order.
Simplicity Jig Number 2 John Harding makes a jig for sharpening 4-facet drills with a Stevenson Collet Block.
Garden Tractor Refurbishment Things are getting horticultural at MEW as Stan Nesbitt turns his hands to some machinery restoration.
The Modular Dividing head Ted Hansen concludes this useful guide to making and using your own dividing head in Part 3.
Opening the spindle bore on a Mill Brian Wood had to enlarge the bore on his Dore-Westbury Mk II milling machine.
Yet Another Bodge Up Peter Shaw is at it again, this time he’s finding a way to use some long forgotten homebrew slot drills.
A Topslide DRO for a Boxford Lathe Egret has devised a removable readout with a quick release clamp.
Theasby’s Wrinkles Midnight inspiration struck and Geoff Theasby made a temporary lathe.
Workshop Press Tooling Will Doggett completes his set of press tools for his shop-made press described starting in issue 285.
Motorising the Z-Axis of a Chester Champion Mill David George introduces a short series which looks at both powering the head movement and providing a more accessible handle for manual control to this popular milling machine.
Plus all your regular favourites"

A Rotary Table from Scrap

Terry Cleife explains an interesting approach to improvising a rotary table

2 mins

Repairing a ‘Safe-D-Speeder'

R. Finch saves a useful device from the scrap box

4 mins

Garden Tractor Refurbishment

Stan Nesbitt uses his workshop to rescue some garden machinery.

3 mins

Opening the spindle bore on a Mill

Brian Wood had to enlarge the bore on his Dore-Westbury Mk II miller

4 mins

Yet Another Bodge-Up!

Peter Shaw finds a use for some aged homebrew slot drills.

5 mins

A Day at Ally Pally

Jason Ballamy visits the London Model Engineering Exhibition 2020.

5 mins

A Topslide DRO for a Boxford Lathe

Egret fits a removable readout to his lathe

7 mins

Theasby's Wrinkles A Lashed Up Lathe

Geoff Theasby makes a temporary lathe for a long, thin rod in the middle of the night

1 min

Workshop Press Tooling Part 2

Will Doggett makes a set of tooling for his press tool described starting in issue 285

5 mins

Bench Lamp

Rod Renshaw makes a brace of handy small bench lamps.

4 mins

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Model Engineers' Workshop is the ideal workshop companion for all hobby engineers. Model Engineers' Workshop shines a spotlight on the tools and techniques used by model makers, light engineers, restorers and customisers and those who like making and modding their own tools. You'll find readers' tips, reviews of workshop equipment as well as articles on restoring old tools and making your own as well as the latest new technologies, techniques and materials. Model Engineers' Workshop magazine publishes 13 great issues a year.